Filmmaker Karan Johar has left social media users surprised after netizens noticed a major change in his Instagram following list. The director-producer, who enjoys a massive following of over 17 million on the platform, appears to have unfollowed several Bollywood celebrities, including some of his closest friends and long-time collaborators.As of Thursday evening, Karan Johar’s Instagram account showed that he was following only 78 accounts, sparking speculation online about the reason behind the sudden move.

Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor missing from following list

Among the celebrities Karan has reportedly unfollowed are Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora and designer Manish Malhotra, all of whom are considered part of his close inner circle.Interestingly, even actors launched by Karan through Student Of The Year — Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra — no longer appear on his following list.Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan have also reportedly been unfollowed. Kartik’s absence from the list especially caught attention because he is set to headline Karan Johar’s upcoming production Naagzilla.

Priyanka Chopra still remains on Karan Johar’s following list

While Karan appears to have removed several prominent Bollywood names from his Instagram following, fans noticed that Priyanka Chopra continues to remain on the list.Apart from Priyanka, Dharma Productions CEO Apoorva Mehta and businessman Adar Poonawalla are among the few high-profile names still visible on his following list.

The reason behind Karan Johar’s social media activity remains unclear so far. The filmmaker has not yet reacted to the speculation surrounding the unfollow spree.Karan Johar is known for being highly active on Instagram, often sharing updates about his films, fashion choices, industry opinions and moments with his children, Roohi and Yash.His posts and stories frequently grab attention online, making this sudden social media cleanup even more noticeable for fans.

Karan Johar’s recent projects

On the work front, Karan Johar recently backed Chand Mera Dil, starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday. The film opened to mixed reviews and witnessed a lukewarm response at the box office.Up next, the filmmaker is producing Naagzilla, headlined by Kartik Aaryan.